The 2015 annual Nantwich Food Awards were contested at the Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

The awards, which celebrate the town’s gastronomic delights and its fine eating and drinking establishments, showcases Nantwich as one of the borough’s great festival towns.

A spokesman said: "The Rev Barrie Wilson from St Mary’s Church Nantwich, Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and Nantwich Town Mayor Andrew Martin were called upon to award our local food and drink retailers from the Food Festival this year, awards for their outstanding contribution to the town’s food and drink trade.

He added: "The evening also recognised all the helps from over 80 volunteers, who without their help the Food Festival just could not happen."

Best Restaurant: Winner – Piste. Nominated – Residence, Romazzino.

Best Pub with Food: Winner – The Yew Tree. Nominated – The Thatch, The Leopard.